DOL Watchdog: Department Lacked Oversight of Common Interest Agreements
Inspector general tells House panel that weak controls over information-sharing agreements risked public trust and...
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Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Curb Tax Breaks for Very Large Retirement Accounts
The legislation would put caps on and require distributions for people with massive balances.
Survey Findings
44.1% of responding recordkeepers said they do not support recordkeeping for any in-plan retirement income products.
Source: 2026 Recordkeeping Survey
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More Tracks, More Benefits
To maximize offerings for their employees, experts recommend that companies use both in-plan options and their HR departments.
Most Employees Struggle With Confidence to Spend in Retirement, per Allianz Life
New data show the risks contributing to reluctancy to spend include outliving savings, incurring high medical expenses and experiencing unforeseen...
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Product & Service Launches
Wellington, Vanguard, Blackstone ‘alliance’ eyes ‘retirement-specific’ products; MHW unveils healthcare solutions bundle; Teladoc offers personalized virtual care practice; and more.
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Senate HELP Committee’s Vote on Secretary of Labor Nomination Postponed
With not enough senators at the hearing, the vote on confirmation of Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling to the...
DOL Watchdog: Department Lacked Oversight of Common Interest Agreements
Inspector general tells House panel that weak controls over information-sharing agreements risked public trust and exposed confidential data.
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Curb Tax Breaks for Very Large Retirement Accounts
The legislation would put caps on and require distributions for people with massive balances.
DOL Anchors Wave of Briefs Backing Bristol-Myers in PRT Appeal
Business groups, insurers and states joined the Department of Labor in warning that litigation threatens the pension risk transfer system.
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Defaults on Student Loans Reach Record High
The number of borrowers in default grew by about 4.2 million following the end of a COVID-19-era payment moratorium.
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Social Security Administration Adds Online Tools, Notices for Disability Claims
Individuals can file disability adjudication forms, track their claims and access proffer letters securely online.
TIAA: All Workers Should Account for Career Interruptions, Moves in Retirement Planning
Current retirees’ greatest regrets could help younger generations plan for a better retirement.
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The DC Imperative: Advance Investment Solutions to Strengthen the Retirement Lifeline
Defined contribution plans are a critical component of retirement savings and, for many, can be a lifeline to financial security in retirement. However, participants want and need help to retire with dignity. We...
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Paycheck or Pot of Gold? Helping Participants Navigate the Decumulation Dilemma
In this webinar, you’ll discover how defined contribution plan participants are navigating the decumulation dilemma— taking their accumulated savings as a paycheck (i.e., an annuity) or a perceived “pot of gold” (i.e., a...
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DC Survey: Participant views on AI and private markets
Invesco's new DC Pulse Survey of plan participants focused on their views on AI and private markets.
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The retirement ripple effect: The cost of delayed retirement
More employees are working beyond age 65—not only by choice, but often because they’re not financially prepared to retire. This shift creates a notable ripple effect across organizations, influencing cost structures, mobility, and...
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Did You Know You May Be A Fiduciary?
If you sponsor a qualified retirement plan, you take on that weighty...
2026 Plan Sponsor of the Year
The Plan Sponsor of the Year finalists will be recognized—and the winners...
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Inside the DOL’s ‘Alts’ Rule
When Daniel Aronowitz, assistant secretary of Labor and head of the Employee...
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The PLANSPONSOR Service Stars program recognizes recordkeeping staff who provide exemplary service...
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